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FBI flags Telegram in Iran-linked cyber attacks

U.S. agency warns Iranian hackers use Telegram-based malware to spy on dissidents, expanding covert surveillance tactics globally.The FBI has warned that Iranian state-linked hackers are exploiting…

Mar 23, 2026
ECP 25
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Pakistan names Ayyaz to lead SMPRA

Pakistan has appointed Ayyaz Shaukat to head its new social media regulator, giving the body legal powers to order removals, block content, and act on complaints…

Mar 19, 2026
Crack Down on Anti-Military Social Media Activists
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Pakistan issues iPhone security advisory

CERT warns users to adopt strict cyber hygiene amid rising threats Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team has issued a cybersecurity advisory urging iPhone users to…

Mar 19, 2026
apple iphone fold (1)
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PTA clears Ufone-Telenor merger in Pakistan

Approval sets stage for stronger telecom player ahead of 5G rollout The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority on March 19, 2026 approved the merger between Ufone and Telenor…

Mar 19, 2026
PTCL-Telenor Merger Future
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Zong launches 5G in 16 Pakistani cities

Zong begins commercial 5G services and plans 1,000 sites nationwide in 2026 Zong on Thursday launched commercial 5G services across more than 16 cities, marking a…

Mar 19, 2026
5G auction decision
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Instagram to end encrypted chats on May 8

Platform will remove optional end-to-end encrypted messages and ask users to download conversations before the deadline. Instagram will discontinue end-to-end encrypted direct messages starting May 8,…

Mar 14, 2026
NT 79